From 'Grease' to 'Mean Girls': Teen Movies Quiz

Teens love doing stuff that's bad for them, and that includes watching some of the cheesiest, bawdiest and most absurd movies out there. We'll test your knowledge of the best teen movies, with a few films that sharply skewer — and even sweetly capture — adolescent life.

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Question 1 of 30

In the swoony "The Blue Lagoon," teens Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins played …

lovers

cousins

both

Sounds like a recipe for adolescent confusion.

Question 2 of 30

What teen film WASN'T about teens but capitalized on their ability to spend money on their idols?

"Children of the Corn"

"A Hard Day's Night"

The 1964 film was a must-see for adolescents stricken with Beatlemania.

"The Thorn Birds"

Question 3 of 30

What iconic filmmaker directed "American Graffiti" in 1973?

Steven Spielberg

George Lucas

The film was a series of stories about teens in the 1960s.

Ron Howard

Question 4 of 30

What is the name of the clique Cady befriends in 2004's "Mean Girls"?

the Kittens

the Pinks

the Plastics

Regina George is queen of the Plastics.

Question 5 of 30

Who wrote "Fast Times At Ridgemont High"?

Amy Heckerling

Cameron Crowe

Crowe adapted it from a book he wrote.

Ron Howard

Question 6 of 30

Amy Heckerling directed "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" and what other famous teen film?

"Pretty In Pink"

"The Karate Kid"

"Clueless"

Thirteen years after "Fast Times," Heckerling made Cher Horowitz a star.

Question 7 of 30

What book was "Clueless" loosely adapted from?

"Sense and Sensibility"

"Emma"

Emma Woodhouse might not recognize it, however.

"Maisy Drives the Bus"

Question 8 of 30

Who starred as "Gidget" in the 1959 teen surf film?

Sandra Dee

The quintessential ingenue inspired many girls to dive into the waves.

Sally Field

Annette Funicello

Question 9 of 30

Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty starred in what romantic teen drama?

"The Graduate"

"Bye Bye Birdie"

"Splendor in the Grass"

The title "Splendor in the Grass" is from a Wordsworth poem.

Question 10 of 30

Who was NOT in "The Breakfast Club"?

Ally Sheedy

Judd Nelson

Rob Lowe

Although a member of the "brat pack," Lowe wasn't in the 1985 film.

Question 11 of 30

Who wrote the screenplay for "Superbad"?

Seth Rogen and Michael Cera

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

Rogen and Goldberg started writing the film as teens.

Seth Rogen and James Franco

Question 12 of 30

What is real name of Baby's character in "Dirty Dancing"?

Jennifer

Frances

"Nobody puts Frances in a corner" just doesn't have the same ring.

Elaine

Question 13 of 30

In the original version of John Hughes' script for "Pretty In Pink," whom did Andie end up with?

Duckie

Andie and Duckie remain just friends in the film.

Blane

no one

Question 14 of 30

What song does a "nerd" sing along to in "Can't Hardly Wait," which makes him the party star?

"Paradise City"

He sings "Paradise City." Guns N' Roses are guaranteed cool-makers.

"Sweet Child o' Mine"

"Don't Stop Believin'"

Question 15 of 30

"Empire Records" starred what before-she-was-famous actress?

Liv Tyler

Renee Zellweger

both

The offbeat music store was the setting that launched the careers of both actresses.

Question 16 of 30

Who wrote the title song for "Footloose"?

Buddy Holly

the Everly Brothers

Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for the song.

Question 17 of 30

What is the name of the woman the boys "invent" in "Weird Science"?

Lisa

Lisa is a literal fantasy of adolescent boys.

Jenny

Misty

Question 18 of 30

Cameron Crowe's directorial debut was …

"Say Anything"

While Crowe already had writing credits, the 1989 film "Say Anything" was the first he wrote and directed.

"Sixteen Candles"

"Almost Famous"

Question 19 of 30

What song does Lloyd play on the boom box to woo Diane in "Say Anything"?

"Hungry Eyes"

"In the Air Tonight"

"In Your Eyes"

He plays "In Your Eyes." And a million adolescents swooned.

Question 20 of 30

The Heathers in "Heather" include what non-Heather friend?

Maxine

Jessica

Veronica

Winona Ryder made a name for herself with the dark 1988 teen film.

Question 21 of 30

What well-known actress only made it into the first few minutes of "Scream"?

Sarah Jessica Parker

Neve Campbell

Drew Barrymore

The unexpected nature of Barrymore's exit made the film even more exciting.

Question 22 of 30

"She's All That" drew on what highbrow literary work?

"One Hundred Years of Solitude"

"Pygmalion"

It drew on "Pygmalion." Just take off those glasses, let down that hair, and voila — a pretty girl emerges popular!

"Swan Lake"

Question 23 of 30

When did James Dean die?

three years after "Rebel Without a Cause" was released

weeks after "Rebel Without a Cause" was released

before the release of "Rebel Without a Cause"

Dean died only a month before the film's release.

Question 24 of 30

"Varsity Blues" is set where?

Mississippi

Texas

It's set in Texas. Where else would a high school football film be set?

Alabama

Question 25 of 30

In "Can't Buy Me Love," the main character agrees be paid $1,000 to be a nerd's girlfriend for a month to …

pay off her car loans

buy a suede outfit to replace one she ruined

Only in 1987 would a plot point hinge on fringed suede "outfit."

purchase a new handbag

Question 26 of 30

Besides "Twist and Shout," what song does Ferris lip synch at the parade in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?

"Danke Schoen"

It's the Wayne Newton version of "Danke Schoen," for those wondering.

"Autumn in New York"

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

Question 27 of 30

"The Taming of the Shrew" was the basis for what popular teen movie?

"10 Things I Hate About You"

The quintessential '90s teen film was set far away from Italy, in Seattle.

"American Pie"

"Dazed and Confused"

Question 28 of 30

What vow do the main male characters make to spur the action in the first "American Pie" film?

to be best friends forever

to lose their virginity before high school graduation

They vow to lose their virginity before graduation — and spur action it does.

to always treat women with respect

Question 29 of 30

What is the name of the cheerleading squad in "Bring It On"?

the Bees

the Toros

And Kirsten Dunst's character is queen of the Toros.

the Raiders

Question 30 of 30

In what year was "Grease" set?

1958

The film was released in 1978 but was supposed to capture the spirit of the late '50s.